Aug/090
Happenings
A few things to update the internet about.
1. Malkmus + Jicks 7/25 @ Echoplex: This was a really fun concert. The Echoplex hosted singer/songwriter/guitar maestro Stephen Malkmus and his merry minstrels, the Jicks. Well they hit the Pavement running, and didn’t look back. (Couldn’t resist.) Fantastic show, with good company! Anna and her friend Justin who I’m pretty sure is going to be my partner in some sort of skateboarding apparel business venture? Okay.
2. Bonfire 7/30: A friend invited me down to a bonfire very “spur of the moment” like, and I’m glad she did! It ended up being a really chill, beautiful night. Met some fantastic, interesting people. Saw some fire. Had beers. What more could I ask for?
3. DEERHOOF 7/31 @ Echoplex: Holy Christ. After having tickets to see them 4 times, and each time something [illness x2, car problems, rescheduled final exam...] prevented me from actually going, seeing this band was totally built up with some crazy expectations. I love their recorded material, but word of mouth said they were even better live… So I headed down to the Echoplex to meet up with some buddies, and see if they were as majestic in person if not more so than their epic recordings.
…
…And they were.
One of the most intense, musically unique moments of my life. One of my favorite live acts ever. Brilliant. They have so much fun exploring their musical ability, listening to each other, improvising, and straight up jamming. Rock ‘n Roll.
Crowd surfing. Bacon wrapped hot dog. Iced Tea at a cafe afterward with Emerson and some other new friends. Fantastic.
AGENDA:
Tomorrow I leave for Martha’s Vineyard, where I will be partaking in some fine beverages, and even better company. I will be reunited with some of my best friends in the world, and partying. FOR A WEEK! Then Montana for a week of Mountain Sky, fresh air, revelry, and more best friends.
VACATION.